Creating a Template File in PIA

The automated configuration management framework enables you to create a template file by exporting (downloading) a template from the PIA interface to a network location or computer. The template file is saved with a .txt extension and can be used as an input file when configuring systems using the command line.

Use the Configuration Template Export page to create a text file of the settings and configuration plug-ins of the selected template.

Access the Configuration Template Export page using the following navigation path:

PeopleTools > Automated Config Manager > ACM Templates > Template Export/Import

Image: Configuration Template Export page

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Configuration Template Export page. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.

Configuration Template Export page

Field or Control

Definition
Download

Click to create and save the template file as a text file.

By default, the downloaded file name will be TEMPLATE_NAME.TXT.
Download Current Config

Click to create a ”snapshot” of the current configuration. This option enables you to export current configuration values set in the system to a template file.

This option enables you to export current configuration values set in the system to a template file. A product area contains various plug-ins that have properties with set values. This set of plug-ins and property values constitute the configuration of that product, such as Integration Broker, in the environment. Selecting Download Current Config allows you to view the configuration parameters of a plugin as defined within a template.

The snapshot template can be used to:

  • Clone environments.

    Environment template variables, such as env.hostname= @hostname@, will not be resolved. However, specific configuration settings, not dependent on a specific host for example, will appear in the exported template for reuse. This reduces the need to modify an exported template manually.

  • Back up environments.

    In the case of an environment goes down or becomes corrupt, the snapshot backup file can be used to restore the environment to its original state.

By default, the downloaded file name will be TEMPLATE_NAME_CurrentConfiguration.TXT.

Note: If the template contains any passwords, the passwords are encrypted.